I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman, David Wight called the regular meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Attendant Members Absent Members
David Wight, Chairman Jonathan Gibbs, Regular Member
Guy Pendleton, Secretary Kingmon Snow, Regular Member
Arcangela Claffey, Alternate Elizabeth Swenson, Vice Chairman
Attendant Staff
Joanne Rynecki, Recording Clerk
Vice Chairman, Elizabeth Swenson arrived at 7:46 p.m.
III. OLD BUSINESS
A. “Saybrook Point Inn” – Signs (Illuminated)
2 Bridge Street (Map 24/Lot 45)
District: SP-2
Applicant/Agent: Jonathan Turley, AIA
Jonathan Turley presented the board with lighting specifications and revised sign plans to include more detailed lighting information. In the last meeting the board was concerned with the size of the wall/sign and the light spillage. As shown by the lighting information provided the illumination levels over the sign are minimal falling onto the large pine trees behind the sign. The LED lights would be angled to focus the majority of the light onto the sign. The LED light color will be a soft light rather than the harsh blue color sometimes seen from a LED bulb. The owner has reviewed the request to reduce the size of the sign and is not able to reduce it. Mr. Turley explained to the board with a scaled down version of the new and existing sign that the new sign is not that much larger
in height. The board agreed the new sign is a very nice design.
MOTION to approve sign and lighting plan as presented.
MOVED: by Guy Pendleton; SECONDED: by Archangela Claffey
IN FAVOR: G. Pendleton. A. Claffey, D. Wight
OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 3-0-0
IV. NEW BUSINESS
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A. “Mercury Fuel Services, Inc.” Signs Illuminated
602 Boston Post Road (Map 40/Lot 48-50)
District: B-2
Applicant/Agent: Harold Zinno, Jr.
Mr. Harold Zinno presented to the board the photos of the proposed signs for the gas station which will be known as Mercury. The signs will be internally illuminated and located on the canopy and a pylon sign. The sign box sizes will remain the same only the face will change. The sign name/logo is black lettering with a white background. The board explained to Mr. Zinno the effect a white background has on an internally illuminated sign. It can be very harsh on the eyes. The town would prefer a darker background. Mr. Zinno explained that the white background is how all the signs are done. The board suggested adding blue to fill in around the name to match the existing blue in the lower portion of the sign with a white trim band. Mr. Zinno said he would propose the
changes to the owner and return at our next meeting.
MOTION to approve canopy sign.
MOVED: by Elizabeth Swenson; SECONDED: by Guy Pendleton
IN FAVOR: G. Pendleton. A. Claffey, D. Wight, E. Swenson
OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 4-0-0
MOTION to continue pylon sign until next meeting scheduled for October 15, 2008.
MOVED: by Elizabeth Swenson; SECONDED: by Guy Pendleton
IN FAVOR: G. Pendleton. A. Claffey, D. Wight, E. Swenson
OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 4-0-0
B. “J.A.M.S.S.” Signs Illuminated
787 Boston Post Road (Map 36/Lot 70)
District: B-2
Applicant/Agent: Angela Hutchinson and Mark Hanley
Angela Hutchinson and Mark Hanley presented the sign design to the board for their new sandwich shop. The sign will be placed in the same location as the existing sign. One sign will be above the front door and one will be on the wall. The board told the applicants that they need to see photos of where the signs would be placed, a sketch is not sufficient. The sign colors are done in light background and dark lettering that are difficult to read. The board recommended having a darker background. The applicants will return with photos and a revised sign design.
MOTION to continue application until next meeting scheduled for October 15, 2008.
MOVED: by Guy Pendleton; SECONDED: by Elizabeth Swenson
IN FAVOR: G. Pendleton. A. Claffey, D. Wight, E. Swenson
OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 4-0-0
C. “Law Firm of Sean E. Donlan” Sign
222 Old Boston Post Road (Map 28/Lot 58)
District: B-2
Applicant/Agent: Sean E. Donlan
Sean Donlan presented his photos and sign design to the board for his new office located in the building shared with Middlesex Shoreline Association of Realtors. The proposed sign size will be the same as the other tenant with a smaller sign by Attorney Donlan’s front door. The board approved the color and design of the signs. The sign for Middlesex Shoreline Association of Realtors is not centered on the building, nor does it leave space for Attorney Donlan’s sign to center on the building. The board asked, if it would be possible, to move the existing sign and center both signs along the bottom of the 4 windows on the building. Attorney Donlan will look into the sign placement options recommended by the board.
MOTION to approve the signs and recommend options for the placement of the large sign as follows: 1. move the neighboring tenant sign to below the outer edge of the far left shutter and align applicant’s sign so the right edge of the sign aligns with the outer edge of the far right shutter; 2. applicant’s sign is scaled down in size to fit below the 4 window frame; 3. place applicant’s sign under the small single window.
MOVED: by Guy Pendleton; SECONDED: by Elizabeth Swenson
IN FAVOR: G. Pendleton. A. Claffey, D. Wight, E. Swenson
OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 4-0-0
V. WORKSHOP
The board discussed who would present the awards for the Design Excellence Awards on September30th.
VI. REGULAR BUSINESS
a. Meeting Minutes – September 8, 2008 to be approved at next meeting due to a lack of attendant members.
b. Correspondence
c. Committee, Representative & Staff Reports
VII. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 8:48 p.m. until the next regular meeting on Monday October 15, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. at the Old Saybrook Town Hall, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 302 Main St.
MOVED by David Wight; SECONDED by Guy Pendleton
IN FAVOR: E. Swenson, A. Claffey, D. Wight, G. Pendleton
OPPOSED: none. ABSTAINED: none. APPROVED: 4-0-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joanne Rynecki, Recording Clerk
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